🏆 INTERNATIONAL MASTER (2372 FIDE) | Chess Coach & FIDE Instructor

Hi! I'm IM Georgios Kanakaris from Serres, Greece.

For the past 15 years, I've dedicated myself to coaching chess, helping players break through rating plateaus and develop deep positional understanding.

📚 MY BACKGROUND:

- International Master (2372 FIDE)

- FIDE Instructor (FI) certified

- Degree: School of Primary Education, Aristotle University

- 500+ students coached (children & adults)

- Many students achieved tournament success & titles

🎯 MY COACHING SPECIALTY:

I focus on helping intermediate players (1000-2000) improve through:

✓ Positional play & strategic planning (not just tactics)

✓ Systematic endgame mastery

✓ Deep game analysis & teaching you WHY moves work, not just what the engine says

📈 RECENT STUDENT RESULTS:

My students typically gain 100-200 rating points within 6 months through focused, systematic training.

🎥 CONTENT CREATOR:

I also run a YouTube channel with instructive chess content in Greek, making learning engaging and fun.

👉 youtube.com/@geokanchess

📅 AVAILABILITY:

Currently accepting new students for both 1-on-1 and group lessons.

Limited spots available (3-4 openings per month).

📅 Book a chess lesson: https://cal.com/kanakaris-chess

📧 Questions? DM me

Languages: English, Greek

Let's improve together! ♟️✨

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